Tyrannosaurus Rex (March 28, 1970) “Really We’re Just Pop” NME

The March 28, 1970 edition of New Musical Express features an in-depth interview/profile with Tyrannosaurus Rex titled “Really We’re Just Pop,” in which Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took discuss their music, image, and artistic philosophy.

Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: March 28, 1970

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Major Feature / Interview

THE STORY 

The article explores the duo’s unique sound and identity, with Bolan and Took addressing perceptions of their work, their roots in the underground scene, and their desire to be seen simply as pop musicians despite their experimental and poetic style. It includes several photographs of the band.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

This NME feature comes during the promotion of the album A Beard of Stars, marking the final phase of Tyrannosaurus Rex before the shift to electric glam rock as T. Rex. It captures the band reflecting on their identity at a pivotal career moment.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Major band interview and profile Era: 1970 (Late Tyrannosaurus Rex / Transition to Glam) Tone: Reflective, candid, engaging Photography: Multiple black & white images of Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “TYRANNOSAURUS REX: ‘Really We’re Just Pop’”

• In-depth text discussing the band’s music, audience, and philosophy

• Several atmospheric photos of Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took

• Quotes addressing their image and artistic direction

• RELATED MATERIAL 

This March 28, 1970 NME feature on Tyrannosaurus Rex connects directly with the March 14, 1970 Disc and Music Echo advertisement for A Beard of Stars and shows the band’s evolving identity in early 1970. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

• New Musical Express, March 28, 1970

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